Raised/Visible surgery scar - 7 weeks post-op: Will massage, silicone gel/sheets or compression tape help the healing? (Photo)
Denise, AZMar 14, 2016
I had eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) 7 weeks ago and am worried that I may have a permanent hypertrophic scar on one eyelid! It's raised above the incision line & lumpy beneath. My surgeon has no idea why & doctors here say that I should be patient & the scar will flatten and fade with time, however, the care advise has varied. Should I massage it daily, try silicone sheets/gel, try using medical compression tape or just leave it alone? NOTE: I have a VERY BAD reaction to all steroids!
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